Monarchs Offer Mediation to Halt War Powers
The Hague telegrams reported King Leopold of Belgium and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands offered to mediate a peace before the full power of the great empires is unleashed. Informants suggest they acted after secret talks at Nanedanda and amid fears of Germany poised to strike France and Poland. The démarche, initially welcomed by Britain and France, followed previous offers on the eve of the German Polish invasion. no immediate action followed.
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the Hague
Leopold
Wilhemina
Netherlands
Germany
Britain
France
Nources
Lacpard
Noordeln
Siermany
Theae Nourras
Wilhelmina
Secon
Gernagy
Poland
Tolkad
Eltwin
Berman
Wade
Agaima
Camelia
Quyrn
George VI
Erginud
Albert Leeann
Beaneg
Christmas Trade Expected to Rise Near Ten Percent
New York reports retail executives forecast a near ten percent rise in Christmas trade this season, with department and specialty stores seeing a jump around nine to ten percent. projected sales could reach about 5.8 billion compared with 5.2 billion last year, as stronger demand and improved employment help lift buying.
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New York
Christe Man
Risa
Iire
Salon
Nazi leaders mull peace offer amid war talks
A vague peace proposal surfaces as Field Marshal Goering hints Germany may pause fighting with France and Britain after high level talks. Leaders claim no official response until Hitler speaks following Poland’s invasion on Sept 1, with continued emphasis on a broader European conflict.
France Sees Offer as Response to Threat in War News
French radio reports German troops massing along Belgium and Netherlands borders. Officials say a proposed offer may be influenced by fears of German aggression. The coverage notes actions by Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold amid talk of neutrality breaches.
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Netherlands
Belgian
Wilhelmia
Leopold of
Beligi
Roosevelt Intervenes in Ship Transfer Dispute
President Roosevelt halted action on the United States Lines plan to register ships under a Panamanian flag to pass through European waters. He telephoned the maritime commission to delay any decision, citing neutrality concerns and the risk to American vessels.
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Washington
Lux
Roosevelt
T Tlal
United States
Panam
Hyde Park
X.Y
Amuaritime Commissian
Fall Court to Open Friday with Murder Case on Docket
District Judge A J Horsky announced his court will convene Friday at 10 for civil and criminal trials. Among criminal matters is Leyte Songer charged with murder in the September fatal shooting of Freak Winter in East Helena. Also listed are cases against John A Hamilton for car theft and Al Fuller for issuing a forged check.
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A. J. Horsky
Horkky
Leyte
Songer
East Helena
Sanger
Thane
Jobn A. Hamilton
Leon Bell
Juntion Court
Meniui
al Fuller
No Tax Changes Likely In Coming Year
Washington Nov 7 The house tax committee met and left doubt about any tax changes in 1949 a big political year. Chairman Boughton of North Carolina said there is no decision after year’s start and some sources expect no recommendations. Debate centers on indirect war effects, potential limits on personal income tax, and expanding the four percent rate on small incomes.
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Washington
House Tax Committee
Boughton D
N.C
Ways Nod Means
Tin Tax Committee
Thera War “Peasonalein
Cangreen
Europe
Coughton
John W. Hanes
the Treaucy
Busch and Lake Win Election in Bozeman
In Bozeman a regular biennial city election gave A. Busch the highest vote total of 686 and August M. Lake the present mayor, both elected to four year terms on the city commission. They defeated C. W. Horenson 439 and Dean Chaffin 373. Hoey remains as commissioner not up for election and will become mayor next January.
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Bozeman
A. (Paul) Busch
MW. Lake
Busch
Imagor
Jake
C. W. Horenson
Dean Chaffin
Mmiantonor
Frank Hoey
Will Bee
State Admission To Union May Be Collectors' Work
A fragmented article notes collectors’ interest in state admission to the Union, highlighting stamps and special commemorative issues. It references a pricing and sale event tied to a poster, with uncertain details about dates and participants.
Netherlands Air Defenses Fire On Flying Ships
Reports say Dutch air defenses fired at unidentified aircraft over Amstellam and surrounding areas. Gunfire was heard near Schipaaleporvent and the western outskirts as planes reportedly moved northerly. No clear hits were confirmed as planes persisted in the night air.
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Netherlands
Amstellam
Schipaaleporvent
Atreeth
U S Authority Examines Transfer of Debt Trade
The article reports a press conference where officials discussed U.S. involvement in war and the transfer of debt, noting the Federal Trading Commission may block transfers. It states the condition does not exist today and a delay was requested to verify the personal relationship of American merchants to national defense.
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United
Germans shoot down own plane in error near Tampa
Unclear report states German air defenses accidentally shot down a German aircraft near Tampa. The pilot was killed and an assistant wounded, with authorities saying the crew had flown into the area incorrectly. Local officers investigated the incident as misidentification.
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Tampa Ney
Nagt Phane Nhley
Twomlaikento
Trambure
Naracnute
Soviet Fire New Blast at U S Policy on Neutrality
Moscow on November 7 marked the 22nd anniversary of the Soviet revolution with a large display of military power. Soviet officials led a sharp attack on American neutrality, calling the United States an arms factory for England and France and accusing it of aiding Japanese imperialism to fuel war in the Far East. Citing Molotov and other leaders, the celebration emphasized a strengthened foreign policy under Lenin and Stalin, and praised the Soviet Union’s neutral stance as the war drew near in Europe.
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Moscow
Russia
Hed
George Dimieroft
Olernnional
United States
England
France
Adde
Far East
Japan
China
Dimitroft
Britain
Klement Varoshiioft
Soviet Union
Varoshiloft
Lenin
Stalin
Europe
Germany
Otharn
Two Die In Crash Near Lewistown
Lewistown November 7 a head on collision on the Flatwillow road four miles south of Winnett left two dead and three seriously injured. The deceased are Tommy Wiggins and Mrs William OC Wis glue both of Winnett. The injured include County Commissioner Winston and Mrs Wikplith, and Cecil Kauth all of Winnett.
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Lewistown
Taaaig
Flatwillow
Winnett
Petroleum County
Tommy Wiggins
Cominite S Later
William OC. Wisglue
Mer Olive Stewart
Byussoy
Otto Momanf
Petialeunt
Aigaway Tauolwan
Larry Conwell
State Exhibit At Fair Not To Continue In 1940
Montana's exhibit at the Golden Gate exposition in San Francisco will be returned to Helena this fall if the fair ends in 1940. Montana officials say no decision has been made to extend beyond one year, with cost concerns and continued value under study. Estelle Nagle, who led the exhibit, indicated the matter would be continued on page 2.
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Montana
San Francisco
Helena
DA. McKinnon
Eleiman
Momtana
Selon Bt
Estelle Nagle
Livestock Come Back Due to Four Factors
Dr W J Butler state veterinarian says 1939 calf crop is the best in Montana cattle history. About eight percent of breeding cattle produced calves last spring from a state herd of roughly 1.25 million. Four reasons cited are early green grass range conditions uniform breeding good stock management by Montana growers and reductions in rances and diseases.
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W. J. Butler
Lhe
Butler
Montan
Hitler
British fight off another air attack today
British warships aided by two destroyers repelled a German air raid over the North Sea. Royal Navy antiaircraft and air forces drove off planes near the Shetland Islands, with no confirmed enemy damage and all Allied aircraft returning safely. Polish destroyers had earlier escaped Maltese actions. Chamberlain's stance on European peace efforts was under consideration.
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Todlay
Dearttixty
Marin Do Aeniber
North Sea
Afr
Epconuten
Mir Battlen
Shetland Islands
Scotland
Bacay
Bevera
Sury
Royal Air Force
Patvala
Natal
Cireks
Actlon
Pays
Helgian Ata Netherlands
Sovereigie
Mitteter Chamberlain
House of Commons
Big Margins Rolled Up In Vote Across States
The Associated Press reports decisive state results from Ohio California New York and California voters approved or rejected measures. Ohio backed a pension plan for seniors while California favored state control of some crops and opposed certain betting limits. New York backed pari mutuel betting and banned bookmakers at tracks. Voters also signaled a Tammany Hall comeback as returns continued arriving from Tuesday ballots.
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California
Yoalee Parl Munncds
New York
Bessette Services Planned in Butte for late executive
Funeral services for Charles H. Mesrette a Montana printing executive who died in Butte will be held Thursday morning at St Ang Bessette. He was a prominent printer who built the Bessette Printing company and was a member of the Montana State Press Association. Survivors include his widow Henrietta three sons Charles Leo and George and stepson Curtin Lees all of Butte.
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Butte
Charles H. Mesrette
Montana Printing Company
St. Ang
Bessatte Printing Company
Montenestate Press Association
Henrietta Bessette
Charles
Leo
George
Curtin Lees
Quake Jolts Port au Prince. Minor Damage Reported
An earthquake of fairly severe intensity shook Port au Prince at 10 45 a m. today. Only minor property damage reported and a few persons were injured in the excitement following the tremor.
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Port Au Prince
Haiti
Dnmage
Fewer Farmers to Sign Up With A A A Next Year
Washington reports the bureau of agricultural cohrorge predicts a smaller percentage of Midwestern farmers will cooperate with the A A A corn production control program next year. The 1938 program had about 50 percent participation across 32 states, with an allotment of 42 million acres. Officials say livestock feed supplies and price expectations may prompt some farmers to expand rather than cut acreage, while the 1940 corn plan aims for similar levels to 1939.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Cohorge
A.A.A
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Janis
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Lake
Resars
Muntana
U. S
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Edward J. Oconnor, JR
Aults
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Bessette
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